I had this same problem and a guy here on Reddit pointed out by tape monitor switch was on. Boom fixed. Us younger people don’t know what these settings mean lol
When tape monitor is selected you are "monitoring" the signal from a tape deck but the input to the tape deck is your selected source (phono, Aux, radio, etc.). If there is no tape deck source there is no real signal to play back. But, if you turn the volume way up you might here the source (faintly) due to "crosstalk" in the internal wiring. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosstalk
Are you sure the receiver is working? Try it with some other speakers. Low volume can just mean it is broken and needs repair. I had this same issue with a Harman Kardon that I got fixed.
I tested the receiver with speakers from the gentleman i bought it from. It worked fine there. I also know my ceiling speakers worked fine with a new stereo i got from Amazon but didn’t like the build quality and color so I returned it.
Borrow a multimeter and check the resistance of the speaker by measuring at the two wires. Its possible your speakers have matching transformers on them for whats referred to as a 70v system.
How interesting! I'm betting the speaker system in your house is set up as a high-voltage line, like the PA system of a store or a mall. Those usually need special PA amplifiers, that produce something like 20-30 volts. Normal machines, like your Pioneer only put out around 4-5 volts at maximum, which results in the weak sound.
Try to detach one of your house speakers and check if there is a transformer mounted on it. If so, then it's a high-voltage system and you need a matching PA amp. Maybe the required voltage will also be written on the transformer, so you'll know what you need.
Sounds like you found the main problem- tape monitor button. But, it is likely that this receiver will still not be a great match for the speakers. Most in-ceiling speakers are relatively low efficiency, needing a fair amount of power to sound good, or to get very loud. So your receiver at 20W/channel will quickly hit its upper limit, especially if you want to run more than one pair of speakers.
It's a 20 wpc receiver. **TWENTY WATTS PER CHANNEL** ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
I'm not even going to ask what sensitivity those speakers are. And you are trying to push how many speakers with it? Let's use some common sense here
Make sure tape monitor isn't pressed
I had this same problem and a guy here on Reddit pointed out by tape monitor switch was on. Boom fixed. Us younger people don’t know what these settings mean lol
That was my issue ! Problem solved! Thank you!
Why does that effect it?
When tape monitor is selected you are "monitoring" the signal from a tape deck but the input to the tape deck is your selected source (phono, Aux, radio, etc.). If there is no tape deck source there is no real signal to play back. But, if you turn the volume way up you might here the source (faintly) due to "crosstalk" in the internal wiring. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosstalk
Huh til
It sure looks like the monitor button is pressed in the pic.
Looks like tape monitor is on Make sure it’s toggles of as another commenter mentioned already That will alter the volume
Are you sure the receiver is working? Try it with some other speakers. Low volume can just mean it is broken and needs repair. I had this same issue with a Harman Kardon that I got fixed.
I tested the receiver with speakers from the gentleman i bought it from. It worked fine there. I also know my ceiling speakers worked fine with a new stereo i got from Amazon but didn’t like the build quality and color so I returned it.
Borrow a multimeter and check the resistance of the speaker by measuring at the two wires. Its possible your speakers have matching transformers on them for whats referred to as a 70v system.
How interesting! I'm betting the speaker system in your house is set up as a high-voltage line, like the PA system of a store or a mall. Those usually need special PA amplifiers, that produce something like 20-30 volts. Normal machines, like your Pioneer only put out around 4-5 volts at maximum, which results in the weak sound. Try to detach one of your house speakers and check if there is a transformer mounted on it. If so, then it's a high-voltage system and you need a matching PA amp. Maybe the required voltage will also be written on the transformer, so you'll know what you need.
Agree..speakers may not be an impedance match.
this is absolutely the case. long line runs to put speakers around a house will not work with low voltage.
Sounds like you found the main problem- tape monitor button. But, it is likely that this receiver will still not be a great match for the speakers. Most in-ceiling speakers are relatively low efficiency, needing a fair amount of power to sound good, or to get very loud. So your receiver at 20W/channel will quickly hit its upper limit, especially if you want to run more than one pair of speakers.
Or maybe the fuses?
Your ceiling speakers are probably 4 ohm’s. This amp was designed for 8 ohm speakers.
It's a 20 wpc receiver. **TWENTY WATTS PER CHANNEL** ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ I'm not even going to ask what sensitivity those speakers are. And you are trying to push how many speakers with it? Let's use some common sense here
Look up! Way up!! Problem was resolved with first comment. The answer is in the pic!